UNR Med news

Microscopic image of interstitial cells in the human stomach.

UNR Med researchers secure $3.2M NIH Grant to study human gastric motility

Sean Ward, Ph.D., and Kenton Sanders, Ph.D., will explore the electrophysiology behind human gastric motility to develop new treatments for digestive disorders

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Newly appointed professor to advance maternal and fetal health research

Scott Barnett focuses on developing safer medications for women at risk of preterm labor

Food eaten during football games, like pizza, burgers, wings, and chips, displayed on a table.

The hidden health costs of NFL food advertisements

UNR Med-led study reveals the high sodium, calorie and fat content of foods advertised during NFL games

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